tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483019915352061873.post5461184882476573236..comments2023-03-31T02:53:06.437-05:00Comments on Superbug: MRSA in sportsMaryn McKennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16695106217486522993noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483019915352061873.post-85414829234114884392008-10-26T08:54:00.000-05:002008-10-26T08:54:00.000-05:00To daedalus2u - In fact there is...All Professiona...To daedalus2u - In fact there is...All Professional Football head groundskeepers that care for synthetic turf fields apply a topical treatment, depending on the formula(the Ravens for instance apply a coat to M&T Bank Stadium every two weeks and it is very expensive). Most colleges apply it and few (if any) high schools. That is why the use of Organite is important because it is an infill material that is coated in production and needs no topical recoat. The big boys in this industry of synthetic turf are showing how money-driven they are when they sell these fields without calculating into the price of the field, anti-microbial costs and disposal costs.Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999477073842647085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483019915352061873.post-46996612769572181482008-10-24T12:56:00.000-05:002008-10-24T12:56:00.000-05:00The Ram's home stadium is a closed dome. The lack...The Ram's home stadium is a closed dome. The lack of sunlight on the astroturf and the lack of competition with other non-pathogenic organisms is probably a causal factor. <BR/><BR/>I would be concerned with any anti-microbial system that fosters antibiotic resistance. That includes botanical agents (such as pine oil) which induce the multi-drug resistance pathway. <BR/><BR/>Since the turf can be removed and rolled up, I would think there could be a sterilization system designed that would be completely effective and would not lead to additional antibiotic resistance.daedalus2uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10416564922288784455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483019915352061873.post-7301873623818038462008-10-23T00:04:00.000-05:002008-10-23T00:04:00.000-05:00The site in the comment above is the advertising s...The site in the comment above is the advertising site for StaphASeptic, the botanical-based disinfectant/antiseptic I posted on a week or two ago.Maryn McKennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16695106217486522993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483019915352061873.post-81982375249159550482008-10-22T16:33:00.000-05:002008-10-22T16:33:00.000-05:00this site has excellent information on staph/mrsa ...this site has excellent information on staph/mrsa prevention in an athletic setting and includes a video. www.mrsahelp.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483019915352061873.post-62035256358974862662008-10-22T07:30:00.000-05:002008-10-22T07:30:00.000-05:00Wound infections occuring in sports is certainly n...Wound infections occuring in sports is certainly not new news, but the problem is we have one antibiotic to treat. Doctors used to treat infection with antibiotics like Methicilline ,Flucloxacilline or Fucidin and the person lived. <BR/><BR/>These new strain MRSA does not respond to treatment but also has various enzymes that could kill you fast. As doctors we need to just stand and pray the patient lives.<BR/><BR/>Even thorn prick in your garden can be dangerous to your life (not health). Antiseptics and antibacterial solution do not kill them.<BR/><BR/>We are worried about children getting wound infections and developing septicemia rapidly. <BR/><BR/>Please don't take this MRSA lightly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483019915352061873.post-10273337045523670902008-10-21T14:21:00.000-05:002008-10-21T14:21:00.000-05:00Maryn, I like the article, great information about...Maryn, I like the article, great information about MRSA victims. But the connection to MRSA in the synthetic turf fields' infill is not murky at all. In fact, the most recent study, one from UMDNJ clearly links the two together as well as other problems, like ingestion. Also, you should look at the solution...Organite Anti-Microbial Infill, check our site at www.targapro.com and attached blog.Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999477073842647085noreply@blogger.com